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New model of childcare, education and senior day care for workplaces in Germany
Porto Dome, based in Germany is launching a six-month feasibility study to test an integrated model of childcare, education, and senior day programs within workplaces. The goal is to support employees in balancing caregiving and careers while fostering intergenerational connections and well-being. This study will set the stage for a future pilot project that brings the Porto Dome vision to life. TOY is delighted to be partnering in this innovative project.
When the wisdom of age meets the wonder of childhood
‘Twelve pre-school children stream down a corridor of a Co Meath nursing home and into the large activities room where more than a dozen residents are eagerly waiting for their arrival’. This was the opening line in a 1-page spread about intergenerational learning as a pedagogical approach, which featured in Ireland’s newspaper of record, The Irish Times.
Call for presentations: Symposium on IG Strategies in Early Childhood, Nov 2024
The 1st International Symposium on Intergenerational Strategies in Early Childhood will take place on Sunday, November 24, during the 2024 Bright Start International Conference – Early Years Excellence in Practice, organized by the Bright Start Foundation in partnership with University College London (UCL). The Conference is both Online and In-person and will take place at UCL East in London, November 22-24, 2024
A Call to Present has been announced for exclusive 15-30 minute speaking slots at the conference, focusing on innovative ideas, experiences, and best practices for the continuous engagement of grandparents and older family members in early childhood settings.
For more information and submission guidelines, please visit the website at:
https://conferencebrightstartfoundation.org/call-for-presenters
Bridging Eastern and Western views on IGL: 2nd International IG Conference
On 27 January 2024, 50 scholars and IG leaders came together to present and discuss the latest research and innovation in IGL at the Second International Conference on Intergenerational Learning in Hong Kong. The organisers were the Hong Kong Jockey Club IGL and Reading Project and the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong. The hybrid format of the conference meant that presenters could also join online from China, Singapore and Japan as well as from Australia, Europe and the USA.
New publication: Generations Growing Together. A handbook for practitioners and trainers
Generations Growing Together is ‘a book of our time’. New handbook for practitioners and trainers about IGL published today
One of the most frequent requests we receive in TOY is for a practical handbook about IGL for practitioners – a ‘how to’ guide with tips and strategies. Generations Growing Together, Intergenerational Learning as a Pedagogical Strategy in Early Childhood Education and Care Services, which is launched today offers this and much more!